Seaweed and Vegetable Ingredients:

• Wakame Seaweed – Extremely nutrient dense plant with a ton of vitamins and minerals. A great addition to the broth.
• Dulse Flakes– Packed with Omega-3 and heart-healthy compounds.
• Kombu Seaweed – Adds a savory, umami taste but also packed with vitamins and minerals
• Nori Seaweed – High in important minerals and nutrients, including iodine. Giving you benefits of electrolytes.
• Onion – Anti-oxident and anti-inflammitory. Also, very delicious to add to broth!
• Leeks – Adds a great flavor to the broth.
• Spring onions – A subtle onion flavor that enhances the flavor of the broth.
• Lemon – Packed with Vitamin C which is great for the immune system. Also adds a little acidity to the broth.
• Apple Cider Vinegar – The ultimate in gut health! Adds a delicious flavor as well, but great for setting up the gut’s flora and aiding in digestion.
• Carrots – Filled with Vitamin A and adds a great flavor to the broth.
• Celery – Another nutrient/vitamin dense ingredient that will help to enhance the immune system benefits of your broth.

Herbal Ingredients

• Ginger Root (fresh or dried will work) – Spicy, helps to ease digestion and warming.
• Turmeric Root (fresh or dried will work) – Warming, very anti-inflammatory (if you follow Ayurvedic cooking methods, turmeric is everywhere for it’s anti-inflammatory properties)
• Garlic – Really adds to the flavor of the broth, aromatic, hot, drying and immune system boosting.
• Calendula Flowers – An edible flower that offers a cheerful vibe that’s useful for healthy skin.
• Sage – Adds a peppery flavor to the broth, giving it a slight kick.
• Thyme – Packed with Vitamin C which is great for the immune system. Also, used for a delicious spice.
• Marshmallow Root – Helps to treat the common cold. Always a good addition to the broth.
• Rosemary – Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Adds a nice warming spice to the broth.
• Burdock Root – A great digestive aid.
• Oatstraw – Improves relaxation and adds a nice, subtle, mineral dense herb to the broth.
• Nettles – Very nutrient dense, another great addition.
• Oregano – Not only a nice spice, oregano has anti-bacterial properties.
• Bay Leaf – Rich in vitamins. Add one or two to the pot to enhance the flavor and vitamin content.
• Astragalus Root – Another immune system boosting root that adds a sweet, moistening taste.
• Milk Thistle Seed – Known help aid in protecting the liver.
• Eleuthero Root – A natural source of energy and immune system boosting.
• Holy Basil – An aromatic herb that contributes to the delicious flavor of the broth while helping to prevent infections.

Medicinal Mushrooms:

• Reishi Mushroom – Amazing immune system booster! Also, enhances sleep which is good for the immune system as well. However, would only use a little bit or your broth may turn bitter.
• Chaga Mushroom – Nutrient dense and packed with vitamins and minerals. Make sure to get a well sourced, sustainable chaga mushroom, so you don’t over-harvest. Start small with chaga as it can also turn your broth bitter.
• Shiitake Mushroom – Protect against cell damage and rich in vitamins.
• Maitake Mushroom – adds an earthy flavor and known for it’s immune boosting qualities.

Bones:

• Chicken (used in this recipe) – I find that chicken makes a nice, light nourishing bone broth. It’s very mellow and warming to the soul. You can use the left over bones or the entire remnants of a chicken.
• Beef – Beef bones are packed with iron and make for a more hearty bone broth. Very delicious and if you are lacking in Iron, I’d recommend exploring how to make a beef bone broth.